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Listening

Active Listening

Listening is not the same as hearing. Listening involves comprehension. An active listener concentrates on and reacts to a speaker's message. Hearing is passive. A passive listener hears the message but lets his mind wander. He watches people, notices the way they dress and act, socializes with friends, and makes lunch plans.

In nursing school, it is imperative that you be an active listener. You must pay attention because you will be responsible for knowing these facts when you care for patients in the clinical area.